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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa155.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://globalnews.ca/news/7127989/hong-kong-handover-anniversary/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://globalnews.ca/news/7127989/hong-kong-handover-anniversary/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/7127989\/hong-kong-handover-anniversary\/","crawl_time":1776105661,"first_indexed_time":1593580286,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"ca,globalnews!\/news\/7127989\/hong-kong-handover-anniversary\/ s443","src_root_hash":"18131072723757590355","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Hong Kong marks anniversary of handover to China as security law takes effect - National | Globalnews.ca","meta_descriptions":["Hong Kong authorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the former British colony's handover to Chinese rule, hours after new national security legislation took effect in the financial hub."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Hong Kong\nauthorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the former\nBritish\ncolony’s handover to Chinese rule, hours after new national security legislation took effect in the financial hub.\nThe contentious law will punish crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison, heralding a more authoritarian era for\nChina\n‘s freest city.\nAmong the details certain to unnerve democracy and rights activists in the city is a ban on violators of the law standing for election and greater oversight of non-governmental organisations and news groups.\nSpeaking at a flag-raising ceremony to mark the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover in 1997, the city’s embattled leader Carrie Lam said the law was the most important development since the city’s return to Beijing.\nStory continues below advertisement\n“It is a historical step to perfect Hong Kong safeguarding national security, territorial integrity and a secure system,” Lam said at the same harbour-front venue where 23 years ago the last colonial governor, Chris Patten, a staunch critic of the security law, tearfully handed back Hong Kong to Chinese rule.\n1:38\nHong Kong leader calls out U.S. ‘double standard’\n“It is also an inevitable and prompt decision to restore stability in the society.”\nGet daily National news\nGet daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.\nAbout a dozen demonstrators rallied to protest against the new law, which critics fear will crush wide-ranging freedoms promised to Hong Kong for 50 years when it returned to Beijing under a “one country, two systems” style of governance.\nAuthorities barred an annual march due to be held on Wednesday, citing a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people in a bid to curb coronavirus, but many activists pledged to defy the order and march later in the afternoon.\nStory continues below advertisement\nThe annual rally is traditionally held to air grievances over everything from sky-high home prices to what many see as Beijing’s increasing encroachment on the city’s freedoms.\n“We march every year, every July 1, every October 1 and we will keep on marching,” said pro-democracy activist Leung Kwok-hung.\nOn July 1 last year, hundreds of protesters stormed the city’s legislature to protest against a now-scrapped bill that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, trashing the building in a direct challenge to authorities in Beijing.\n1:37\nHong Kong protests: Trudeau says Canada ‘concerned’ China stepping away from one-country, two-systems agreement\nThose protests evolved into calls for greater democracy, paralysing parts of the city and paving the way for Beijing to directly impose national security law on Hong Kong, a move that has drawn condemnation from some Western governments.\nStory continues below advertisement\nCritics fear the legislation will crush wide-ranging freedoms in Hong Kong denied to people in mainland China that are seen as key to its success as a global financial centre.\nAuthorities in Beijing and Hong Kong have repeatedly said the legislation is aimed at a few “troublemakers” and will not affect rights and freedoms, nor investor interests.","attrs_markdown":"[SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/7127989\/hong-kong-handover-anniversary\/#content)\n\nIn the news\n\n- [Hungary](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11798123\/hungary-election-orban-concedes-defeat\/)\n- [Pope](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11798672\/pope-leo-trump-iran-war\/)\n- [Strait of Hormuz](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11797800\/us-iran-ceasefire-talks-end\/)\n- [Energy Drink](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11773768\/energy-drink-death-larissa-rodriguez-lawsuit\/)\n\n[Global News Home ![](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/shaw-globalnews\/assets\/dist\/images\/logo-mobile.svg?v=2)](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/)\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/pages\/email-alerts\/)\n\nSite theme toggle. 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article font size\n\n[Hong Kong](http:\/\/globalnews.ca\/tag\/hong-kong) authorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the former [British](http:\/\/globalnews.ca\/tag\/britain) colony’s handover to Chinese rule, hours after new national security legislation took effect in the financial hub.\n\n![](https:\/\/d21y75miwcfqoq.cloudfront.net\/70c8fc80)\n\nThe contentious law will punish crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison, heralding a more authoritarian era for [China](http:\/\/globalnews.ca\/tag\/china)‘s freest city.\n\nRead more:   [National security law for Hong Kong defended by China, criticized abroad](https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/7127810\/hong-kong-security-bill-criticism\/ \"National security law for Hong Kong defended by China, criticized abroad\")\n\nAmong the details certain to unnerve democracy and rights activists in the city is a ban on violators of the law standing for election and greater oversight of non-governmental organisations and news groups.\n\nSpeaking at a flag-raising ceremony to mark the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover in 1997, the city’s embattled leader Carrie Lam said the law was the most important development since the city’s return to Beijing.\n\nStory continues below advertisement\n\n“It is a historical step to perfect Hong Kong safeguarding national security, territorial integrity and a secure system,” Lam said at the same harbour-front venue where 23 years ago the last colonial governor, Chris Patten, a staunch critic of the security law, tearfully handed back Hong Kong to Chinese rule.\n\n![Click to play video: 'Hong Kong leader calls out U.S. ‘double standard’']()\n\n1:38\n\nHong Kong leader calls out U.S. ‘double standard’\n\n“It is also an inevitable and prompt decision to restore stability in the society.”\n\n![Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.]()\n\n## 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Boilerpipe Text	Hong Kong authorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the former British colony’s handover to Chinese rule, hours after new national security legislation took effect in the financial hub. The contentious law will punish crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison, heralding a more authoritarian era for China ‘s freest city. Among the details certain to unnerve democracy and rights activists in the city is a ban on violators of the law standing for election and greater oversight of non-governmental organisations and news groups. Speaking at a flag-raising ceremony to mark the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover in 1997, the city’s embattled leader Carrie Lam said the law was the most important development since the city’s return to Beijing. Story continues below advertisement “It is a historical step to perfect Hong Kong safeguarding national security, territorial integrity and a secure system,” Lam said at the same harbour-front venue where 23 years ago the last colonial governor, Chris Patten, a staunch critic of the security law, tearfully handed back Hong Kong to Chinese rule. 1:38 Hong Kong leader calls out U.S. ‘double standard’ “It is also an inevitable and prompt decision to restore stability in the society.” Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. About a dozen demonstrators rallied to protest against the new law, which critics fear will crush wide-ranging freedoms promised to Hong Kong for 50 years when it returned to Beijing under a “one country, two systems” style of governance. Authorities barred an annual march due to be held on Wednesday, citing a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people in a bid to curb coronavirus, but many activists pledged to defy the order and march later in the afternoon. Story continues below advertisement The annual rally is traditionally held to air grievances over everything from sky-high home prices to what many see as Beijing’s increasing encroachment on the city’s freedoms. “We march every year, every July 1, every October 1 and we will keep on marching,” said pro-democracy activist Leung Kwok-hung. On July 1 last year, hundreds of protesters stormed the city’s legislature to protest against a now-scrapped bill that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, trashing the building in a direct challenge to authorities in Beijing. 1:37 Hong Kong protests: Trudeau says Canada ‘concerned’ China stepping away from one-country, two-systems agreement Those protests evolved into calls for greater democracy, paralysing parts of the city and paving the way for Beijing to directly impose national security law on Hong Kong, a move that has drawn condemnation from some Western governments. Story continues below advertisement Critics fear the legislation will crush wide-ranging freedoms in Hong Kong denied to people in mainland China that are seen as key to its success as a global financial centre. Authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong have repeatedly said the legislation is aimed at a few “troublemakers” and will not affect rights and freedoms, nor investor interests.
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Read more: [National security law for Hong Kong defended by China, criticized abroad](https://globalnews.ca/news/7127810/hong-kong-security-bill-criticism/ "National security law for Hong Kong defended by China, criticized abroad") Among the details certain to unnerve democracy and rights activists in the city is a ban on violators of the law standing for election and greater oversight of non-governmental organisations and news groups. Speaking at a flag-raising ceremony to mark the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover in 1997, the city’s embattled leader Carrie Lam said the law was the most important development since the city’s return to Beijing. Story continues below advertisement “It is a historical step to perfect Hong Kong safeguarding national security, territorial integrity and a secure system,” Lam said at the same harbour-front venue where 23 years ago the last colonial governor, Chris Patten, a staunch critic of the security law, tearfully handed back Hong Kong to Chinese rule. ![Click to play video: 'Hong Kong leader calls out U.S. ‘double standard’']() 1:38 Hong Kong leader calls out U.S. ‘double standard’ “It is also an inevitable and prompt decision to restore stability in the society.” ![Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.]() ## Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' [Terms and Conditions](https://www.corusent.com/terms-of-use/) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.corusent.com/privacy-policy/). About a dozen demonstrators rallied to protest against the new law, which critics fear will crush wide-ranging freedoms promised to Hong Kong for 50 years when it returned to Beijing under a “one country, two systems” style of governance. Authorities barred an annual march due to be held on Wednesday, citing a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people in a bid to curb coronavirus, but many activists pledged to defy the order and march later in the afternoon. Story continues below advertisement Read more: [Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong quits pro-democracy group as China passes security law](https://globalnews.ca/news/7123624/joshua-wong-quits/ "Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong quits pro-democracy group as China passes security law") The annual rally is traditionally held to air grievances over everything from sky-high home prices to what many see as Beijing’s increasing encroachment on the city’s freedoms. “We march every year, every July 1, every October 1 and we will keep on marching,” said pro-democracy activist Leung Kwok-hung. On July 1 last year, hundreds of protesters stormed the city’s legislature to protest against a now-scrapped bill that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, trashing the building in a direct challenge to authorities in Beijing. ![Click to play video: 'Hong Kong protests: Trudeau says Canada ‘concerned’ China stepping away from one-country, two-systems agreement']() 1:37 Hong Kong protests: Trudeau says Canada ‘concerned’ China stepping away from one-country, two-systems agreement Those protests evolved into calls for greater democracy, paralysing parts of the city and paving the way for Beijing to directly impose national security law on Hong Kong, a move that has drawn condemnation from some Western governments. Story continues below advertisement Critics fear the legislation will crush wide-ranging freedoms in Hong Kong denied to people in mainland China that are seen as key to its success as a global financial centre. Authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong have repeatedly said the legislation is aimed at a few “troublemakers” and will not affect rights and freedoms, nor investor interests. 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Readable Markdown	[Hong Kong](http://globalnews.ca/tag/hong-kong) authorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the former [British](http://globalnews.ca/tag/britain) colony’s handover to Chinese rule, hours after new national security legislation took effect in the financial hub. ![](https://d21y75miwcfqoq.cloudfront.net/70c8fc80) The contentious law will punish crimes of secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison, heralding a more authoritarian era for [China](http://globalnews.ca/tag/china)‘s freest city. Among the details certain to unnerve democracy and rights activists in the city is a ban on violators of the law standing for election and greater oversight of non-governmental organisations and news groups. Speaking at a flag-raising ceremony to mark the anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover in 1997, the city’s embattled leader Carrie Lam said the law was the most important development since the city’s return to Beijing. Story continues below advertisement “It is a historical step to perfect Hong Kong safeguarding national security, territorial integrity and a secure system,” Lam said at the same harbour-front venue where 23 years ago the last colonial governor, Chris Patten, a staunch critic of the security law, tearfully handed back Hong Kong to Chinese rule. ![Click to play video: 'Hong Kong leader calls out U.S. ‘double standard’']() 1:38 Hong Kong leader calls out U.S. ‘double standard’ “It is also an inevitable and prompt decision to restore stability in the society.” ![Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.](https://globalnews.ca/wp-content/themes/shaw-globalnews/images/skyline/national.jpg) ## Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. About a dozen demonstrators rallied to protest against the new law, which critics fear will crush wide-ranging freedoms promised to Hong Kong for 50 years when it returned to Beijing under a “one country, two systems” style of governance. Authorities barred an annual march due to be held on Wednesday, citing a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people in a bid to curb coronavirus, but many activists pledged to defy the order and march later in the afternoon. Story continues below advertisement The annual rally is traditionally held to air grievances over everything from sky-high home prices to what many see as Beijing’s increasing encroachment on the city’s freedoms. “We march every year, every July 1, every October 1 and we will keep on marching,” said pro-democracy activist Leung Kwok-hung. On July 1 last year, hundreds of protesters stormed the city’s legislature to protest against a now-scrapped bill that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, trashing the building in a direct challenge to authorities in Beijing. ![Click to play video: 'Hong Kong protests: Trudeau says Canada ‘concerned’ China stepping away from one-country, two-systems agreement']() 1:37 Hong Kong protests: Trudeau says Canada ‘concerned’ China stepping away from one-country, two-systems agreement Those protests evolved into calls for greater democracy, paralysing parts of the city and paving the way for Beijing to directly impose national security law on Hong Kong, a move that has drawn condemnation from some Western governments. Story continues below advertisement Critics fear the legislation will crush wide-ranging freedoms in Hong Kong denied to people in mainland China that are seen as key to its success as a global financial centre. Authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong have repeatedly said the legislation is aimed at a few “troublemakers” and will not affect rights and freedoms, nor investor interests.
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